There’s not much info to go off of, but NOAH just sent out an email this morning, announcing their next Vans Vault collab, which will be releasing this Thursday Oct. 10th. It looks like there’s going to be two Era LX’s and three Authentic LX’s, under the VLT construction, in various colorways and materials. Look for possibly more pics and info to show up on their social media, as well as on their site.
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Words via Opening Ceremony:
“Following the debut collection in May 2014, Opening Ceremony introduces their sophomore collection featuring artwork by Belgian Surrealist René Magritte. For this capsule, they’ve partnered with longtime footwear partner, Vans Vault, to reproduce (1928) The Lovers on the Classic Slip-on and (1961) Souvenir de Voyage on the Old Skool LX.”
Works of Art by René Magritte ©️ 2020 C. Herscovici, London / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Old Skool is $130
Slip-On is $115
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SoCal mainstays Blends and Vans Vault link up with motorcycle show Born Free to rework the classic Old Skool LX.
Taking cues from their previous collaborations, inspired by American motorcycle culture, the shoe features a red, white and blue Jazz Stripe that sits on a sturdy leather upper and is complimented with a suede toe box and back heel panel. Waxed flat tonal cotton laces, and a classic white sole finish this clean design. We were completely surprised to find out about this release, being that last year’s pair didn’t happen. Usually a few of our friends and I would plan out a weekend for the Born Free show, and make our way to Irvine Lake to check out all of the awesome builds, but let’s be honest, we’re mostly there for the Blends Vans. These are a thing of beauty, and I hope everybody who wants these, gets them without too much hassle. Things are a little bit different this year, so it looks like we’ll be resorting to online only for these, so good luck!
Look for this shoe to be available on the Blends website on October 3rd. Pricing TBD.
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Words via Hypebeast:
“Vault By Vans has mashed more than half a dozen classic Vans silhouettes together for a new “Cut and Paste” pack. Using pieces of the Sk8-Hi, Old Skool, Era, Authentic, Half Cab, Slip-On, Rowley and MTE line, the pack’s finished products — dubbed the Cap Mash Hi and Cap Mash Lo — look like high-concept DIY experiments come to life or a “sneaker collage.” However, under the artfully jumbled build lies a clever concept and a key attention to detail.
The Cap Mash Hi offer an above-ankle upper that’s equal parts Sk8-Hi and Half Cab, with the forefoot dressed in an Authentic-style shape. Meanwhile, the Cap Mash Lo uses an Old Skool as the base and works in Era-adjacent details. Midsoles on both pairs mix multiple toolings, and lugged outsoles appear to pull from the MTE line. Each also supplies a duo of layered tongue options, ranging from the Rowley to the Sk8-Hi and more”.
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Special shout-out to our boy Eason He, and his awesome Vans x WTAPS collection he let them use for the huge WTAPS display! It came out awesome. Now, how do we get that neon crossbones sign?!
Words via Hypebeast:
“Vans has just opened the doors to its first boutique in Asia. The space is in Shanghai’s TX Huaihai, a new retail complex that aims to bridge the worlds of art and fashion.
Located on the ground floor, the shop will include a run of Vans’ mainline, in addition to the footwear label’s pro skateboard series, Anaheim line and Vault by Vans collections. Apart from the wide selection of footwear offerings, the store was also made as a communal event space for art, live music and skateboarding. The space is walled by wood and concrete for a warm ambiance. Vans commissioned artist Sinic Choy to decorate the wall behind the cashier with an expressive sequence of Chinese calligraphy that integrates elements of Western-style graffiti — a custom LED chandelier above the counter mirrors this style. Other parts of the store like the changing room, a display of pro skater Hyunjun Koo’s deck collection and a music station complete the new space”.
Vans Shanghai
TX Huaihai, G/F
523 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Shanghai, China
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Words via HAVEN:
“Marking our second collaborative project with Vans Vault, we have reinterpreted the iconic Sk8-Hi and Old Skool silhouettes through the use of premium materials and timeless design.
The collection employs a combination of durable ballistic nylon and textured hairy suede and features an understated stitched “Jazz Stripe”. The Sk8-Hi LX and Old Skool LX come in Black and Sand colorways and retain classic Vans Vault elements such as the vulcanized midsole and comfortable co-branded ULTRACUSH™ HD insoles. We further refine the shoes with a supple pigskin leather lining, instep Spec No. print, and contrasting Pro Model black bumper and heel plate. The shoes come packaged with custom dust bags and additional waxed laces.”
Release Information: The HAVEN / Vans Vault Collection will release online only exclusively at HAVEN on September 19th at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00AM PST.
Sizes Available: 7US – 12US
Price: Sk8-Hi VLT LX: $180CAD, Old Skool VLT LX: $160CAD
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Words via Hypebeast:
“Concepts and Vault by Vans have joined forces for a punk-inspired “World’s End” collection. Made up of a Sk8-Hi and a Slip-On with wild prints and fuzzy textures that draw from Vivienne Westwood‘s legendary mohair sweaters — and a name inspired by a boutique Westwood ran with her long-time partner, Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McClaren — the shoes are a colorful homage to London’s irreverent fashion and music scenes.
Shaggy mohair covers the entirety of each upper, but is applied in divergent fashion. The Sk8-Hi uses pink, purple and red for a colorful look, while the Slip-On is swathed in punk-approved black and white stripes. Each features special branded tags, and the Sk8-Hi is finalized by simple white midsoles and Jazz Stripes. Meanwhile, the Slip-On goes for high-gloss black midsoles and special striped detailing that matches the upper under its translucent outsole. Both shoes are accompanied by special apparel, namely an “Up Yours” tee and a crewneck sweatshirt”.
The Concepts x Vault by Vans “World’s End” collection is to release on the Concepts webstore September 24. Retail prices have yet to be announced
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Words via Hypebeast:
“Vans and NEEDLES have reunited for three new renditions of Slip-Ons. Marking the second collaboration since 2018, a trio of luxe velvet-tinged iterations, the two labels have opted for bold animal prints for this release.
Set in colorways of bronze, white and black, the shoes feature zebra and leopard prints on one foot each, for a subtle asymmetrical look. Each pair comes with contrasting metallic embellishments of loops and tassels that hang from the upper forefoot, mirroring the designs of traditional loafers. Tonal top-stitching has been given to all three pairs, seen on the sleek leather piping that run along the edges of their tongues. To round off the designs, the shoes get vulcanized midsoles, co-branded insoles and Vans’ classic waffled outsoles for added comfort and support”.
The NEEDLES x Vans Slip-Ons will be available on September 12 on NEEDLES’ website for $122 USD.
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Words via Hypebeast:
“Vault by Vans has just presented its second collaborative sneaker with Boontheshop’s Casestudy imprint. This time around, the Seoul-based sneaker bar has elected to cover the entire Old Skool silhouette in a premium Jacquard fabric that bears the choice of either a black or red Paisley pattern.
The co-branded shoe also sees a logo hit at the side of the outsole, clear/orange foxing, and an accompanying set of bandana laces. Those interested will have to wait until September 10, where the Case Study x Vault by Van Old Skool will be dropping exclusively at Boontheshop.”
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